Where to Find Plume Agate in the United States
5 mapped plume agate spots across 4 U.S. states. Plume Agate is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about plume agate: properties & identification →Map showing where to find plume agate across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for plume agate
States ranked by number of plume agate spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused plume agate-in-state list.
Every plume agate spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homedale | Owyhee County |
| 43.5532, -117.0249 | Public |
| Clear CreekClear Creek Road | Columbia County |
| 45.8006, -123.2889 | Public |
| General AreaCalamity Creek Road | Brewster County |
| 30.1676, -103.5948 | Public |
| W side of Glass Mountains | Brewster County |
| 30.3704, -103.4002 | Public |
| Jericho | Juab County |
| 39.7539, -112.2122 | Public |
Plume Agate rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find plume agate in the U.S.?+
Texas, Idaho, Oregon have the highest concentrations of plume agate in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many plume agate rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect plume agate on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like plume agate is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify plume agate in the field?+
Field identification of plume agate comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt plume agate on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
